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Rothschild & Co: application stages, tests and practice

Rothschild & Co says you apply online, may be asked to complete an untimed online assessment, then have a first-round interview online or in person, then an assessment centre with a further interview with senior colleagues, a collaborative group exercise and a case study.

Routes: Rothschild & Co's global student pages for Graduates, Internships and Early Insights, across Asset Management, Five Arrows, Global Advisory, Rothschild & Co Redburn, Support and Wealth Management. The same process text appears on all three pages. The graduate page says the whole graduate intake is brought together in London before joining teams, and that graduates start with a four-week Global Graduate Training Programme. The pages are not specific to London, so local differences are not confirmed. Last verified 2026-10-22.

Stages in order

What do the confidence badges mean?
  • Vendor-published Stated in the test publisher's own document or practice site.
  • Academic From peer-reviewed research.
  • Official employer Stated on the employer's own page.
  • Near-official Near-official: an employer-run practice portal, or a vendor or employer-quoted press release naming the employer.
  • Candidate-reported Reported by candidates. Treat as likely but unconfirmed.
  • Third-party From prep sites, press or forums. Not confirmed by the employer or publisher.

  1. Online application

    Official employer

    Apply online through the firm's search opportunities page. You can submit up to seven applications globally per recruitment cycle; duplicate profiles are not considered. The firm suggests a one-page CV and may ask for a cover letter, for example for work experience programmes. You cannot edit your CV or cover letter after you submit.

    Sources: [1] [3] [4]

  2. Online assessment (where required)

    Official employer

    The FAQ says that if an assessment is part of the application, you must complete it for the application to be considered. The link can take up to three working days to arrive. The assessment is not timed, so extra time is not needed, and deadlines are not extended. Google Chrome is recommended. AI tools must not be used during online assessments or interviews unless you are told otherwise. The content, length and provider are not published on the pages read.

    Sources: [4]

  3. First-round interview

    Official employer

    If selected, you are invited to a first-round interview to share your experiences, skills and motivations. It can be online or in person at one of the firm's offices. The firm advises preparing examples of the skills it looks for from different situations, not just academic ones. Length and number of questions are not published.

    Practise: Daily interview question

    Sources: [1] [2] [3]

  4. Assessment centre

    Official employer

    A series of activities: a further interview with senior colleagues, a collaborative group exercise and a case study, which the firm says give you the chance to show your analytical thinking, communication and teamwork. Length and case format are not published.

    Practise: Assessment centre practice, Group exercise practice, Case study exercise practice

    Sources: [1] [2] [3]

Final stage line-up

Official employer

A further interview with senior colleagues, a collaborative group exercise and a case study. Length, case format and whether there is a presentation are not published.

Assessment centre practice

Retakes and validity

If you have already completed an online assessment for a previous application in the same year, you do not need to take another one, unless told otherwise. Up to seven applications globally per recruitment cycle. Assessment deadlines are not extended. No re-sit rule is stated.

What we could not verify

  • What the online assessment contains, how long it takes, who provides it and which programmes require it.
  • Length of the first-round interview and of each assessment centre activity.
  • Whether the assessment centre is virtual or in person, and the case study format.
  • London or UK-specific differences, since the pages are global.

Sources

  1. Rothschild & Co, Graduates Checked 2026-10-22
    The firm's own page (the source cited by the Kvanta Rothschild interview bank). Supports the application, first-round interview (online or in person) and assessment centre content, the seven attributes it looks for, CV and interview advice, and the London start for the graduate intake. It does not mention an online test.
  2. Rothschild & Co, Internships Checked 2026-10-22
    The firm's own page. Repeats the same application, first-round interview and assessment centre text for internships.
  3. Rothschild & Co, Early Insights Checked 2026-10-22
    The firm's own page. Says cover letters may be asked for, for example for work experience programmes, and that Insight Week programmes include an interview process and repeats the same stage text (the page lists the assessment centre step above the first-round step, but the wording 'if successful' places it second).
  4. Rothschild & Co, Students and graduates FAQs Checked 2026-10-22
    The firm's own FAQ. Supports the seven-application limit, the untimed online assessment, the three working days for the link, no extensions, reuse of assessment results in the same year, adjustments and the AI rules.

Common questions about Rothschild & Co

What are the stages of the Rothschild & Co application process?

As we could verify, the stages are: Online application, then Online assessment (where required), then First-round interview, then Assessment centre. The page says which of these are stated by Rothschild & Co itself and which are only reported by candidates. Check your own invitation, because processes change every cycle.

What is the final stage of the Rothschild & Co process?

A further interview with senior colleagues, a collaborative group exercise and a case study. Length, case format and whether there is a presentation are not published.

Can I practise for Rothschild & Co here?

Yes. Each stage links to the matching free practice, with real timings, an untimed mode and a learn mode. The practice is independent, uses original questions and is not affiliated with Rothschild & Co or any test publisher.

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